4.8 Separation Anxiety and Selective Mutism

These flashcards cover key concepts related to psychological disorders, treatments, and relevant definitions.

Attachment figure

Caregivers or adults to whom the individual is attached.

Contingency management

A form of treatment that revolves around a reward system with verbal or tangible reinforcement requiring parental involvement.

Relaxation training

Techniques used to reduce anxiety that use strategies like deep breathing and distraction.

Separation anxiety disorder

A disorder characterized by excessive fear of separating from a caregiver.

Selective mutism

An anxiety disorder characterized by an absence of speech in particular social situations where speech is expected.